3 Foolproof Summer Sangria Recipes

If I had to name an official drink for summertime, I would definitely have to say sangria! It’s fresh, easy, and so customizable to your own tastebuds. It’s a great choice to serve at summer celebrations because you can make large batches at a time well in advance so it’s all ready to go when it’s needed. It can be a bride and groom’s signature drink for their big day, or can be made instantly for an open or cash bar for sangria-loving guests (like me).

I decided to come up with 3 different summer sangria recipes that are so easy to make and absolutely foolproof—tried and tested by yours truly. For each one, I’ve provided instructions on how to make multiple-serving batches and how to make a single serving instantaneously for easy, great-tasting sangria.

Here are all of the ingredients you’ll need:

Red wine

White wine

Sprite

Cranberry raspberry cocktail

Pineapple juice

San Pellegrino (Blood Orange)

Oranges

Lemons

Limes

Lemon juice

Lime juice

Raspberries

Strawberries

Preparation:

After washing your fruit, grab a few mixing bowls, a couple of cutting boards and your favorite kitchen knife. You’ll need to slice your strawberries, oranges, lemons, and limes. I’m a little bit of a seed-snob, so while I slice the fruit I like to get rid of any visible seeds before tossing the fruit into their proper mixing bowl. Once you’ve sliced all your fruit, you’re ready to begin!

In addition to being a seed-snob, I’m also anti-pulp. When serving the large batch of sangria, I prefer to run the mix through a strainer first. If you’re pro-pulp, leave your strainer in the kitchen.

Note: The multiple serving recipes make a relatively small batch for just a few people. If you would like to make more, simply increase the amount of ingredients but keeping to the proper ratio.

When you’re ready to serve it, mix in 1 cup of Sprite (Note: It’s important to add the Sprite at the last possible second, otherwise it will lose its carbonation if soaking with the rest of the mixture)

Pour your sangria into a glass, include some of the fruit for added presentation/snacking, and add some ice

Instant recipe:

Pour 1 cup of white wine into the glass

Add a ½ cup of pineapple juice and a ½ cup of Sprite

Squirt a dash of lemon juice and a dash of lime juice into the glass

Mix

Add slices of fruit for presentation

Add ice

Blood Orange Red Wine Sangria

Multiple servings:

Pour 1 cup of red wine into mixing bowl

Add ½ of an orange

Let it sit for at least a few hours

When ready to serve, add 2 cups of San Pellegrino Blood Orange drink (as this drink is carbonated)

Pour sangria into a glass, adding ice and an orange slice for presentation/snacking

Instant recipe:

Pour ½ cup of red wine into a glass

Add 1 cup of blood orange drink

Mix

Add slices of orange for presentation

Add ice

Fruity Cranberry Red Wine Sangria

Multiple servings:

Pour 1 cup of red wine into mixing bowl

Add 2 cups of cranberry raspberry cocktail

Add raspberries, sliced strawberries, and a few slices of lemon

Let it sit for at least a few hours

Pour sangria into a glass with ice, adding some strawberries and raspberries from the mix

Instant recipe:

Pour ½ cup of red wine into a glass

Add a 1 cup of cranberry raspberry cocktail

Splash a little bit of lemon juice

Mix

Add raspberries and sliced strawberries for presentation/snacking

Add ice

Note: This recipe can also be delicious with white wine, but you may want to adjust the wine to juice ratio!

And there you have it; 3 very simple summer sangria recipes to please any guest. Remember, these recipes are easily customizable to your preferences. If you want a stronger wine taste, adjust the ratio. If you want less of a wine taste, adjust the ratio. It’s as simple as that.